Amidst the tension, they arrived at Water Dock.

Xavier smiled ambiguously at Stefan. “Stefan, why don’t we have a friendly competition? If you find her first, I’ll accept the fact that she’s yours and will forever consider her out of my reach. However, if I find her first… I’ll make my move!”

“Whatever,” Stefan replied nonchalantly.

“You’re the most generous man in Beach City!” Xavier exclaimed before opening the door and hastily getting out of the car. He immediately started searching for Renee.

Stefan, on the other hand, slowly got out of the car and smoothed out the wrinkles on his high-end suit. Like an emperor on tour, he scanned the surroundings arrogantly.

Water Dock’s antique market was the largest antique market in Beach City.

Since it was located at a strategic intersection between several countries, many valuable treasures were smuggled and sold there. As a result, many local traders became wealthy. Likewise, with an increased wealth came an increased crime rate. The area also lay host to various underground gangs.

browsed around before finally stopping in front of a

was a dark, old man with a white beard. A coarse linen cloth was spread on the ground, where various treasures

copper coins, jade wares, ancient paintings, and pottery figurines. Every treasure looked like it existed long ago. Evidently, these

looked alike—even the treasures they sold looked similar, catching the attention of

young man?” The old man asked while he stroked his

mass-produced stuff you see around here. I personally excavated all these treasures. You can buy anything with your eyes closed, and it’d still be

not here to

raised his brows and looked at Stefan. “You look like someone important. If you’re willing

admitted nor denied it. “You seem like an expert who’s been here

expert, but I certainly know a thing or two about

proceeded to sit on a bamboo chair in

old man retrieved a bamboo tube with dozens

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